Betsy's Wedding_
"The wedding picture doesn't always tell the real story."
Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island construction contractor, feels so threatened by Jake's rich WASP parents that he blows the ceremony up into a bank-breaking showpiece, sending his wife Lola into a financial panic.
Starring
Alan Alda, Joey Bishop, Madeline Kahn
Box Office
$19.7M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Google Play
6 countries
Apple TV
6 countries
Prime Video
6 countries
YouTube
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Betsy's Wedding was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's ...
Betsy's Wedding is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Alan Alda
Eddie Hopper
Joey Bishop
Eddie's Father
Madeline Kahn
Lola Hopper
Anthony LaPaglia
Stevie Dee
Catherine O'Hara
Gloria Henner
Joe Pesci
Oscar Henner
Molly Ringwald
Betsy Hopper
Ally Sheedy
Connie Hopper
Burt Young
Georgie
Julie Bovasso
Grandma
Nicolas Coster
Harry Lovell
Bibi Besch
Nancy Lovell
Dylan Walsh
Jake Lovell
Camille Saviola
Angelica
Allan Rich
Nate Tobias
Sully Boyar
Morris (Lola's Dad)
MC
Monica Carr
Joy
Frankie Faison
Zack Monroe
Tom Mardirosian
Dave Delahees
Larry Block
Barber
BOX OFFICE
$19.7M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (50 votes)
Box Office
$19,740,070
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Betsy's Wedding about?
Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island construction contractor, feels so threatened by Jake's rich WASP parents that he blows the ceremony up into a bank-breaking showpiece, sending his wife Lola into a financial panic.
How long is Betsy's Wedding?
Betsy's Wedding has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Betsy's Wedding?
The cast of Betsy's Wedding includes Alan Alda, Joey Bishop, Madeline Kahn, Anthony LaPaglia, Catherine O'Hara.
How much did Betsy's Wedding make at the box office?
Betsy's Wedding earned $19,740,070 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Betsy's Wedding?
Betsy's Wedding has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 50 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance